Abstract: An assembly for permitting “Power-over-Ethernet” (PoE) connection between a PoE control device and the components of a cabling network includes a patch panel or conventional design. The patch panel includes on a front face thereof a plurality of first sockets that are each open on the front face such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The assembly includes a distribution matrix that is securable onto the front side of the patch panel, the distribution matrix including a plurality of through-going apertures corresponding in number and location to the first sockets of the patch panel such that when the matrix member is secured on the patch panel a said aperture is functionally in register with each of the first sockets. The distribution matrix includes a power bus supported thereby. The assembly includes one or more connector devices, and the power bus is connectable to a PoE controller.

Abstract: A patch panel comprises one or more support members supporting a plurality of cable terminations that are each operatively connectable to a respective data cable for the transmission of data. Each cable termination is operatively connected to a respective first socket that is open on a side of the patch panel such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a said data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The patch panel additionally includes in at least one of the data transmission paths a further connector that permits the connection in the first data transmission path of one or more additional components, such as a module providing status information or power over Ethernet capabilities.

Abstract: An assembly for transmitting data and/or power comprises a “Power over Ethernet” (PoE) control device having a plurality of connection ports for connection thereto of one or more network connection devices. The assembly includes connected via the ports plural network connection devices that are each capable of transmitting data and/or power over a cabling network, and are each connected to the PoE control device. Each network connection device includes at least one connection thereto of cabling and/or a further device; and the assembly includes one or more PoE modules operatively connected to the PoE control device and/or the network connection device. Each connection port of the PoE control device includes a releasable connection.

Abstract: An assembly for permitting “Power-over-Ethernet” (PoE) connection between a PoE control device and the components of a cabling network includes a patch panel or conventional design. The patch panel includes on a front face thereof a plurality of first sockets that are each open on the front face such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The assembly includes a distribution matrix that is securable onto the front side of the patch panel, the distribution matrix including a plurality of through-going apertures corresponding in number and location to the first sockets of the patch panel such that when the matrix member is secured on the patch panel a said aperture is functionally in register with each of the first sockets. The distribution matrix includes a power bus supported thereby. The assembly includes one or more connector devices, and the power bus is connectable to a PoE controller.